Questions About Assisted Living

Our Readiness Checklist can assist you in determining the answer.  If your answer is "yes" to four or more of the questions below, it might be time to consider a move.

1. Do you often feel bored, lonely, or isolated?
2. Do you forget to take your medications?
3. Do you have trouble remembering recommendations from your physician?
4. Do you have increasing difficulty keeping up with household responsibilities like managing the yard or doing daily housework?
5. Do you have trouble remembering to pay bills?
6. Do you find meal preparation to be more demanding than it used to be?
7. Do you have diminished driving capabilities?
8. Do you have loved ones that have expressed concern about your well being in your current living situation?
9. Do you find it difficult to remember things like your address, current season, etc.?
10. Do you find that your social life is not as enriched as it once was?

Many families struggle with the transition from their own home to a senior living community because they fear that it's not affordable.  It is important to remember that there are many resources available to assist you in this process. 

• The first step in determining affordability is identifying what you are currently spending at home versus what you would be spending at Tall Oaks Assisted Living. With that in mind, we've created a Financial Calculator that outlines many of the household expenditures incurred on a monthly basis.

1. Mortgage or Rent
2. Utilities
3. Property Tax and Insurance
4. Home or Renter's Insurance
5. Yard Care / Maintenance
6. Housekeeping Services
7. Home Maintenance / Repairs
8. 24-Hour Security
9. Laundry Services
10. Vehicle Costs (Insurance, Gas, Repairs)
11. Meals/Groceries
12. Social and Cultural Activities
13. Recreational Activities
14. Health and Wellness Memberships
15. 24-Hour Emergency Call Services